NKU celebrates graduation of more than 1,500 students during fall commencement cermonies
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,500 graduates over two ceremonies during the university’s 54th commencement Saturday. Since 1968, NKU…
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Covington Catholic High School announces Joseph Ledonne as school’s new alumni director
Covington Catholic High School has announced Joseph Ledonne, a 2015 graduate, as the school’s new alumni director. In the role,…
KDE announces video and poster contest to promote ‘You Belong! Attendance Matters’ campaign
Students from across Kentucky have the chance to make videos and posters showing what makes their school special in a…
NKU launches CST Circle intitiative in effort to build philanthropic support for student success
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson launched a new initiative designed to inspire support for the university and grow the…
Council on Postsecondary Education, UK partner to understand community college graduate choices
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative, an initiative of the Council on Postsecondary Education, is partnering with the University of Kentucky…
More than 40 local KY chambers of commerce endorse Beshear Pre-K for All initiative
Forty-three local Kentucky chambers of commerce, including the NKY Chamber, endorsed Gov. Andy Beshear’s Pre-K for All initiative this week,…
NKU named among Newsweek’s top 50 list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2026
Northern Kentucky University has been ranked 47th on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026 out of 250…
Newport’s Donovan Macario-Avila named 2025 Governor’s Scholars Program Hal Smith Scholar
The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program has announced Donovan Macario-Avila, a student at Newport High School, has been named the 2025…
Kentucky Department of Education now accepting nominations for 2027 Teacher of the Year
The Kentucky Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year awards through Jan. 2….
NKU adds new MBA options in artificial intelligence and supply chain analytics
Northern Kentucky University is partnering with Risepoint, an education technology company, to expand its online Master of Business Administration program…
Read to Succeed: Lessons from Taylor Mill Elementary from an indepth study of its strong literacy improvements
Staff report The Kentucky Department of Education is zeroing in on lessons learned in case studies on Read to Succeed,…
Author and educator Kim Shearer combines love of teaching with graphic-novel writing
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer For author and educator Kim Shearer, the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, the…
Keep the pages turning: Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge continues through December 10
There’s still plenty of time for Covington’s youngest readers to jump into the Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge — and plenty…
OneQuest Health, NKU partnership secures funds to combat mental health workforce shortages
A partnership between OneQuest Health and Northern Kentucky University has secured $100,000 in funding to create scholarships aimed at addressing…
Covington schools superintendent job posting reflects strong community input
Using input from almost 650 education and community members, the Covington Board of Education has officially posted the job opening…
KCTCS seeking nominations of high school teachers, counselors for its annual Pathfinder of Year Award
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is seeking 16 exceptional high school teachers and counselors to recognize through…
Kentucky students encouraged to apply for 2026 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year
Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a…
Students in schools throughout NKY got first-hand look at opportunities in advanced manufacturing
The advanced manufacturing industry is a major driver of growth in the Northern Kentucky region, employing over 50,000 people across…
Kenton County School District announces results of district’s latest Kentucky Summative Assessment
Kenton County School District (KCSD) has announced the district’s 2024–25 School Report Card is now available. School and district report…
Covington Independent Public Schools soar in latest state test scores
Covington Independent Public Schools is celebrating progress in the latest state testing cycle, with significant improvements in many areas. The…
100 Kentucky schools, including some in NKY, certified as ‘Family Friendly’ by Prichard Committee
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence kicked off Family Engagement in Education Week at The Foundry in Frankfort Monday by honoring…
A promise kept: NKU, Gateway restart the River City Promise program — free tuition, benefits
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer It is back. The partnership has returned. Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community &…